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"My father was forty-four when he died, too.
Struck by the coincidence, I counted out their lifespans. The same numbers of months, the same numbers of weeks... But Fitzergerald lived three days longer.
For a wild moment I entertained the idea that my father had timed his death with this in mind, as some sort of deranged tribute.
But that would only confirm that his death was not my fault. That, in fact, it had nothing to do with me at all.
And I'm reluctant to let go of that last, tenuous bond."
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Struck by the coincidence, I counted out their lifespans. The same numbers of months, the same numbers of weeks... But Fitzergerald lived three days longer.
For a wild moment I entertained the idea that my father had timed his death with this in mind, as some sort of deranged tribute.
But that would only confirm that his death was not my fault. That, in fact, it had nothing to do with me at all.
And I'm reluctant to let go of that last, tenuous bond."
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This is an unashamedly candid and honest memoir that tells of Bechdel's complex childhood and adolescence as she gets to grips with not only the truth about her own sexuality but also that of her father, largely through their love of literature. The illustrations have a subtle gothic feel which adds to the depth and emotion of the story as the individual strands of Bechdel's life and family are delicately woven together with plenty of dark humour to keep your spirits lifted. Although I'm not a h
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Apr 25, 2020
Cora
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Fun Home is a graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel. Bechdel grew up in Pennsylvania where her family ran a funeral home they called the Fun House. Her family was a bit dysfunctional and the memoir focuses on her relationship with her father, who was a closeted gay man who had affairs with young men, and her realization that she was a lesbian. While the book dealt with some deep, dark issues, the book did have a touch of humor to break up the serious topics. It presented some complicated family relat
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Feb 20, 2008
Joanie
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it was amazing
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I'm really into graphic novels/memoirs lately. I love seeing how the authors tell their story in a different format. This one was great, it's the story of her relationship with her father and his death as well as her own coming out. Once she comes out to her family she finds out that her father has been leading a double life and having relationships with men for years. Having this knowledge makes her look back on things in a different way.
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I had to abandon this one. I just wasn't feeling it. I really liked Are You My Mother? This one on the other hand, felt like a chore to read. Maybe I'll revisit in another season.
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